(02-08-2023, 09:28 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(02-08-2023, 06:46 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: I play a lot of golf, and like most hackers, I lose a lot of golf balls.  So of course I make a point of using a relatively cheap golf ball, the Kirkland, which they sell at Costco for close to $1 a ball.  I think last time I bought them they were $28 for 2 dozen, although it seems like inflation has hit them and they are priced a bit higher now, but still, a cheap golf ball.  

Yesterday I was playing golf with some friends, and while I was helping one of the guys find his ball in the woods, I found a brand new Titleist ProV1.  This is a rather expensive golf ball, which a lot of really good golfers like.  I think they sell for between $4 and $5 each.  So I decided to play it for a few holes to see what the hype is all about.  And I was not impressed at all.  I actually like the $1 Kirkland balls a lot better. 

Any golfers on here play the Titleist ProV1?  And if so, why do you like it?

I play the Kirklands too and it’s a very good golf ball for the price. However, I can tell the difference with more expensive balls. I’m also a big fan of Wilson Staff Duo Softs. I keep a few bright red ones in my bag for when the light levels are low.

It’s possible you found a Titleist reload, which are reconditioned balls. I’ve found a few of those and they’re hard as a Top Flite because they’re usually fished out of a water hazard somewhere before reconditioning.